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Locally, Maysville has the most extensive policy regarding cellphone usage in schools
ZANESVILLE − In March, Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted met with school leaders during a roundtable to discuss research showing cellphone use is negatively affecting students' mental health, academic performance and social well-being. DeWine urged educators across the state to consider banning — or at least...
By graduating, Foxfire student Tyrell Hunter keeps promise to his mother and grandmother
Editor's Note: The Times Recorder is profiling seniors from area high schools in Muskingum County coinciding with graduations. They were nominated by school administrators. ZANESVILLE − Tyrell Hunter, 19, will graduate May 16 from Foxfire High School after making a promise to his mom, Lisa Wisecarver, and his grandma, Kathy Wisecarver, that he would.
East Muskingum School Board does not vote on offer to purchase New Concord Elementary
NEW CONCORD − The East Muskingum Board of Education did not vote on an offer by Connect Real Estate to purchase the New Concord Elementary School for $1 million. The board and village officials had a public meeting May 20 to discuss the possible sale of the school and surrounding property with the public. The following morning the board called for a special meeting on May 23. The board then released this statement following the meeting:"The...
Zanesville Middle School Students Shine in Anti-Violence Essay Program, Earn National Recognition
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost recently recognized a group of students from Zanesville Middle School for their essays on youth violence. The students participated in the 'Do the Write Thing' anti-violence program, which encourages them to write about violence's impact and suggest community solutions. Levi Knott, a notable participant, discussed bullying in schools and recommended that principals interact more with students to tackle its root causes.
Thursday Anne Frank exhibit at Tri-Valley High School is first and only of its kind in Ohio
DRESDEN − The Anne Frank Exhibit will be open for the community to tour from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Tri-Valley High School.The exhibit is a collaboration between the University of South Carolina and the Anne Frank House in the Netherlands and has been in approximately 23 states. This stop is its first visit to Ohio and it won’t be back again until next year at Capital University.“I was contacted back in September by my friend Donna Tarney, who now works with the University of South Carolina,” said Tri-Valley U.S. History teacher Brad Sims, who has been...
Madison Yates’ positivity, resiliency helped her push through difficulties to graduation
Editor's Note: The Times Recorder is profiling seniors from area high schools in Muskingum County coinciding with graduation. They were nominated by school administrators. ZANESVILLE − Madison Yates, 19, was scared when she first stepped onto the Zanesville campus of Mid-East Career and Technology Centers. “It was huge and scary, and I thought ‘I’m...
Zanesville High School senior overcomes homelessness, other obstacles to graduate
ZANESVILLE − Eric Pitts said the mental stress of being homeless and in the system is something you can’t understand unless you’ve been there. “You don’t know what happens when that white van pulls up and you have to be in the system,” he said of his family losing their home at 16 and him being taken to Avondale Youth Center for 14 months until his mom could secure stable housing. “I was stressed out to the...
Zane State will have spring graduation at Secrest Auditorium on Thursday
ZANESVILLE - Zane State College will honor its 227 graduating students during its spring commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday at Secrest Auditorium. The keynote address will be delivered by Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream. There will also be musical violin and keyboard duets by Laura E. Schumann, music director and conductor of the Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra, and Sheryl Wise. ...
Lt. governor visits New Lexington Schools
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted visited New Lexington High School Tuesday, in connection with In-Demand Jobs Week, a statewide celebration of the jobs, industries, and skills that are in demand in Ohio. Husted toured two of New Lexington Local Schools’ workforce development sites — the Emergent Welding Program and the Workforce Development Center. New Lexington Local Schools had earlier received $2.5 million through the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant to expand and renovate their Workforce Development Center to offer an Advanced Manufacturing and a Health Care program.
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